Most Recent Reviews
Review of Garden Grocer
Reviewed by Bellecat Review Date: 01/14/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
I used them for the first time for my September trip. I will say the delivery fee is a bit high but a taxi trip cost more. I got everything that I ordered and will be using them again for my upcoming trip. I arrived at six thirty in the evening and my groceries were waiting for me. In fact, the check in desk at my resort informed me as well as Garden Grocer.
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groceries were watting for meCons:
Nothing that i can think ofReview of Boulangerie Patisserie les Halles
Reviewed by Lou28 Review Date: 01/13/2013
Rating: (8) Recommended
Just went to the newly expanded Boulangerie-Patisserie. After many visits standing in long lines in the narrow shop, then hunting for a seat, the new restaurant was a welcome change. There was more room for lines and additional seating. We were there at an uncrowded time, but I suspect even this larger space will get crowded during busy seasons. I didn't do a direct comparison, but all my favorite desserts were still there. The best part is the addition of more savory items. We used to go mainly for dessert, but now it really is a good lunch or light dinner restaurant. The chicken sandwich (sorry, I don't remember the French names) was yummy, especially when warmed, but a bit pricey. There was a baguette with garlic and cheese which was so good and actually quite reasonably priced. I noticed the cheese plate price really increased but didn't seem bigger to me. I know some people will not like the cafeteria-feel and loss of the charm of quaint old shop, but all things considered, the new restaurant is an improvement.
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expanded menu and seatingCons:
some pricey itemsReview of Around the World on a Segway - Epcot
Reviewed by Lou28 Review Date: 01/13/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
My daughter and I did this tour last week. I would recommend it. As annual passholders we got a 15% discount, which made it a better value (Wild Africa Trek was twice the price but not as good, in my opinion). Breakfast and a pin were nice additions. Lamonte, that's LamontE with an "E" was such a fun trainer. Take his 8:30 tour M-F. The info about World Showcase may not be new (particularly if you've done Backstage Magic) or read the numerous articles about Epcot on allears.net, but it was lots of fun to ride around the countries on a Segway.
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Reviewed by Lou28 Review Date: 01/13/2013
Rating: (8) Recommended
We usually do lunch here. It feels like a hidden gem. It's always easy to get a table/reservation. It's easy to get to from MK and a nice mid-day break. Although it's right off the lobby, it's much calmer and quieter than most restaurants. We love the sticky wings. Unfortunately they have cut the order size in half, but not the price. Potstickers are very good. Kona salad was kind of disappointing mainly due to bland dressing and abundance of red onions. The 'Ohana salad dressing is so good, I wish they used that dressing. Thumbs up for burger and pulled pork tacos. Thumbs down for steak polynesian plate lunch (a poor, tough cut of meat). We've had most desserts, which are all good. Kona Kone is fun. Chocolate fondue is our favorite and definitely enough for 2 people. Service tends to be friendly but on the slow side.
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sticky wings, desserts, low noise levelCons:
slowish service, not all entrees equally goodReview of Be Our Guest -Counter Service Lunch
Reviewed by Lou28 Review Date: 01/13/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
The turkey sandwich was great as was chocolate cream puff and chocolate cupcake. All the other food I saw looked great and I'd like to go back and try more things. The decor is wonderful. I liked that food was brought to you with real plates and silverware. It was a nice step up from typical QS dining. The only negative was the long wait to get in (this was at 11 am), but I guess that's to be expected with a new restaurant.
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decor, foodCons:
long waitReview of Plaza Restaurant
Reviewed by Lou28 Review Date: 01/13/2013
Rating: (3) Not Recommended
Somebody has to sit near the kitchen and endlessly swinging doors, and this time it was us. My daughter got to look out toward park, but my view was into the kitchen. Although, she was the one I thought would get hit by the swinging door or a server coming out of the kitchen. For a small restaurant it is quite loud..nothing in decor to dampen noise. Daughter liked her tuna sandwich and fries were good. I went with the server's "favorite" strawberry salad. For the price ($14.99) there was hardly any chicken or gorgonzola. The dressing was tasteless. I would have told this to our waitress but she never came back while we were eating. We ordered plaza sundaes. I'm not sure there was enough hot fudge on mine to fill a spoon. It appears as though there is fudge, but it is just a light coating on the glass dish. The whole time I was here I kept wishing I was eating lunch again at Be Our Guest.
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still trying to think of oneCons:
most thingsReview of Sci-Fi Dine-in Theatre Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by Lou28 Review Date: 01/13/2013
Rating: (5) Not Recommended
Hadn't eaten here in several years. Previous visits had left me disappointed with food. Since the menu had changed over the years I thought I'd give it another try. The theming is still the best part. I recommend people walk in to check out decor, but eat elsewhere. The burger and reuben were just okay, as was milkshake. The chicken wing app is outrageously priced even by Disney standards...$11.49 for 6 wings. (Kona Cafe wings are much better and cheaper.) This restaurant is so dark you honestly can't even see your food, which is a bit disconcerting. Waitress did her job (a tad slowly), but couldn't be described as friendly. The video loop should be longer because we were well into repeats by the time we were done.
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—Review of Bay Lake Tower (Disney Vacation Club)
Reviewed by Lou28 Review Date: 01/13/2013
Rating: (8) Recommended
Loved the proximity to MK. The pool area was nice including fire circle and ping pong. Reservation was Lake View, but I also had a great view of MK. We watched Wishes from our balcony with the soundtrack played on TV. All the CMs were very friendly. The negatives were the distance to food at Cont. (it took 15 min. to get drink refills). I was not impressed with the QS dining. Better QS can be found at any moderate resort. Not sure what a "regular" bathroom layout is like. We were given a handicap room, which had a full tub, separate large shower area and large toilet area. The sink and vanity area was very small and everything was in one room. I would have preferred a larger vanity area and one that was separate from toilet and shower so someone else could be using vanity/sink.
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Walk to MK; view of WishesCons:
distance to food at Cont.Review of Cinderella's Royal Table Lunch
Reviewed by jlundeen Review Date: 01/13/2013
Rating: (5) Not Recommended
The Good stuff - the food was pretty good, the wait staff was attentive. The NOT SO GOOD - getting in here is really a hassle - podium check in folks rather rude if you get there too early. The photo session with Cinderella is long and drawn out...Dining room is fun to see, but since it's a character meal, it's a kid magnet (we were a party of 6 adults). All the princesses did stop by our table, and we did take photos. Since this is Magic Kingdom, no alcohol is served, even with a very expensive tenderloin. Just isn't the same with s Pepsi! Certainly not worth 2 TS credits on the Dining Plan.
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not worth 2 TS creditsReview of Tony's Town Square Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by mrspierce39 Review Date: 01/16/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
Really good food. Had dinner here Jan. 10, 2013. I had canaloni, excellent and dd had mushroom ravioli, excellent also. Had mozzarella tomato salad and fresh delicious bread w/ dipping oil. Staff great. Very good, will eat here again!
